GOP Makes Progress On Medicaid

Trump-Hawley Meeting Strengthens GOP Unity on “Big, Beautiful Bill”

Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) confirmed on Monday that President Donald Trump remains committed to protecting Medicaid benefits—reassuring millions of American seniors, working families, and veterans who rely on the program.

In a post to X, Hawley announced: “I had a terrific conversation with President Trump about the Big, Beautiful Bill—he reaffirmed once again: Medicaid benefits will not be cut.”

This strong statement aligns with President Trump’s repeated promise: the only cuts to Medicaid will target waste, fraud, and abuse—not the benefits hardworking Americans depend on.

Trump Stands Firm: No Cuts to Core Benefits

President Trump’s stance offers a sharp contrast to the ongoing debate in Congress. While some Republicans had pushed for deeper reductions in federal spending, Trump has made it crystal clear: essential healthcare services must remain untouched.

Sen. Hawley, known for standing with working-class Americans, had been among the most vocal GOP lawmakers concerned about potential cuts. But after his recent conversation with Trump, Hawley fully supports the current version of the legislation.

In a widely circulated New York Times op-ed earlier this month, Hawley warned that cutting Medicaid benefits would be “morally wrong and politically suicidal.” He continues to back work requirements as part of responsible reform, a feature included in the new budget framework.

GOP Senators Debate the Path to Fiscal Responsibility

Other Republican senators—such as Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)—also voiced early concern about possible Medicaid cuts. Meanwhile, fiscal hawks like Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) are urging stronger cost-cutting measures across the board to restore fiscal discipline in Washington.

The Trump administration is working to strike a balance: protect vital services, clean up government waste, and bring America’s budget back in line with conservative values.

Bottom Line: Trump Delivers on His Promise

With President Trump’s leadership and Sen. Hawley’s renewed support, the GOP is moving forward with a plan that defends America’s seniors, upholds fiscal responsibility, and delivers the reforms conservatives have long demanded.

No benefit cuts. No broken promises. Just smart, America First policy.